Theme Park Tourist features a wide-range of in-depth features and articles, covering rides, attractions and restaurants at theme parks all over the world. As well as previews and reviews of new rides, look out for "Top 10" lists and tips for saving time and money on your next park visit.

Dinosaur
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

OPINION: It Is Time Animal Kingdom Got Some Well-Deserved Attention

In the last five years, the other three Walt Disney World theme parks have seen great updates and changes. It is time that Disney turns its attention to Disney's Animal Kingdom...
Exterior pool area
Ellie Igou
Monday, October 2, 2023

The Rise and Fall of The Now-Defunct Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando

What was the Nickelodeon Hotel, what led to its decline and is there hope for the future?
Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride
Brian
Sunday, October 1, 2023

It May Be the World's WORST Dark Ride... But It's Also a Cult Classic, Fan Favorite, Bucket List Phenomenon

Do you think this ride is awful, excellent, or "so bad it's good"?
Peter Pan's Flight at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Ellie Clark
Saturday, September 30, 2023

5 Untouchable Rides At Walt Disney World Whose Closures Would Cause Chaos

Let's take a look at some of the most beloved Walt Disney World attractions whose closure would likely spark CHAOS among parks fans...
RMC
Brian
Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Age of RMC: 6 Cutting Edge, 21st Century Coaster Icons... And a Peek Into What RMC's Cooking Up Next...

Rocky Mountain Construction. The very name leaves coaster enthusiasts gushing, ranking, and daydreaming. Here are six landmark RMCs of the past and present and then two high profile projects that lay just over the horizon...
Tropical America
Brian
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Before or After? How Many of These Lands Were Worth Losing the Classic Attractions They Replaced?

How many of these E-Ticket lands are actually better than the spaces they replaced?
Villain-Con Promo Image
Ellie Igou
Sunday, September 24, 2023

Shrek 4-D Vs Villain-Con... Did Universal Make the Right Decision?

Did Universal make the right decision to close Shrek 4-D and open Villain-Con Minion Blast?
El Toro
Brian
Friday, September 22, 2023

EL TORO: The True Story of Great Adventure's Raging Bull and How It ALMOST Redefined the Wooden Roller Coaster

This one-of-a-kind-in-the-nation prototype by a bold and brash roller coaster manufacturer set out to rewrite the rules of the wooden roller coaster. Did it succeed? Well… Together, let’s tackle the ups and downs of this fierce and furious thrill ride landmark…
Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
Nathan Reynolds
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

How One Addition Could Significantly Improve The Immersiveness Of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land At Disney's Hollywood Studios

After investing so much time, creativity, and money in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land, the park is missing a simple, but key, element of theming...
Mattel Adventure Park
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Come On Barbie, Let's Go....To Mattel Adventure Park!

Mattel Adventure Park is set to open in 2024, and they would be foolish not to capitalize on the biggest movie of the year. Let's see how Mattel Adventure Park can incorporate more of the iconic doll into its new theme park.
E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios
Ellie Clark
Monday, September 18, 2023

4 Ways Universal Could Bring E.T. Adventure Into The Modern Day & Prevent Its Closure

What if upgrading E.T. Adventure meant the beloved Steven Spielberg attraction at Universal Studios Florida could stay open forever?
Epic Universe
Amanda Kondolojy
Sunday, September 17, 2023

Disney's Recent Announcements Prove It Has Already Lost the War with Epic Universe

Universal Epic Universe will be unlike any theme park that has come before it. And Disney just... doesn't care?

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